Patients are given an early warning score based on tests such as measuring blood pressure

Care Minister Caroline Dinenage said: “Sepsis can be a killer and we know from some of the tragic cases of sepsis brought into the spotlight that the signs and symptoms can be easily mistaken for other conditions.

"This system will help staff better spot the crucial early warning signs and treat patients as soon as possible.”

Celia Ingham Clark, medical director for clinical effectiveness at NHS England and interim national director of patient safety at NHS Improvement, said: “It is imperative that all trusts use this scoring system which will help reduce variation across the NHS in how fast deteriorating patients are spotted and treated.